Face of the Day
The committee reported back on the controversial bill on Friday morning, recommending by a majority that it does not proceed.
Act Party
A Step Too Far
The ACT Party is going to stand candidates in local body elections, but David Seymour went too far in suggesting Jesus would be an ACT Party supporter.
Sauce for the Goose Is Sauce for the Gander, Mr Seymour
David Seymour is at a crossroads: he can resign or look like a hypocrite. It’s his choice
Seymour’s Stand at Waitangi: Defiance or Duty?
As David Seymour walks into the eye of this storm at Waitangi, we’re not just witnessing a political act of defiance: we’re seeing a man who believes he’s defending a principle against what he sees as the overreach of cultural interpretation.
What About a Referendum Then?
Opponents of the Treaty Principles Bill are so sure of the virtue of their cause, but for some reason they don’t want a referendum.
Face of the Day
If passed, MP Simon Court’s member’s bill would abolish all alcohol licensing trust monopolies. He says the current system is a mess, with confusing inconsistencies, monopolies and inflated prices.
Why Can’t We Have the Debate?
Christopher Luxon and Shane Jones have both said that ACT’s Treaty Principles Bill is a dead duck.